Staff Nurse Anstey Ward Alton Community Hospital
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Staff Nurse Anstey Ward Alton Community Hospital
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated & compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Anstey Ward at Alton Community Hospital.
Anstey Ward provides rehabilitation & recovery-focused care for patients with a range of physical health needs. We are looking for a dedicated nurse committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care & supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
As a Staff Nurse, you will provide expert clinical care within the ward environment, working closely with patients, families, General Practitioners & the multidisciplinary team. You will assess, plan, deliver & evaluate care, ensuring patients' physical, emotional, psychological & social needs are met. You will contribute to service improvement, participate in audit activities & support evidence-based practice.
You will also have the opportunity to lead & coordinate the ward in the absence of the Band 6 Sister, helping to ensure the continued delivery of safe, effective care.
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, proactive, adaptable & able to work effectively as part of a team whilst using their own initiative.
This is a full-time position & includes a rotational shift pattern covering days, nights, weekends & bank holidays.
If you are passionate about rehabilitation nursing & making a genuine difference to patients' recovery journeys, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients on a rehabilitation ward.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes.
Support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence.
Monitor patients' conditions, recognising and responding appropriately to changes in health status.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
Work collaboratively with General Practitioners, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
Promote patient wellbeing through a holistic approach that considers physical, emotional, psychological and social needs.
Contribute to effective bed management and patient flow throughout the ward.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
Report incidents, risks and concerns in line with Trust policies.
Support and supervise healthcare support workers, students and junior colleagues as required.
Lead and coordinate the ward in the absence of the Band 6 Sister.
Work a rotational shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on FTE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
348-MNH-12985
Job locations
Alton Community Hospital
Chawton Park Road
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1RJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC), diploma level
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC), diploma level
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alton Community Hospital
Chawton Park Road
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alton Community Hospital
Chawton Park Road
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Anstey Ward Manager
Cheryl Nikandrou
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on FTE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
348-MNH-12985
Job locations
Alton Community Hospital
Chawton Park Road
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 1RJ
United Kingdom
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